You will need a bucket or basin, a towel to soak up drips when you clean the filter, white vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, a spray bottle, washing-up liquid, a scrubby sponge, an old toothbrush and ...

Tap water contains a bit of limescale. In areas with hard water, the risk of limescale buildup on your washing machine's heating element increases. This buildup can cause the water to take longer ...